Nuagam - Padmapur, Rayagada
Nuagam is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Jatili serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nuagam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nuagam is 427045. The village covers a total geographical area of 186 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.
Nuagam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gunupur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Nuagam
Nuagam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Dabarakono | North-West | 0.81 km |
| Nuagada | South-West | 1.00 km |
| Patuguda | South-East | 1.49 km |
| Phajilibandha | South | 1.73 km |
| Dumulapadar | North-East | 1.94 km |
| Gunjiguda | North-West | 2.27 km |
| Pusiguda | South | 2.31 km |
| Mahadimba | North-East | 2.64 km |
| Dagudi | West | 2.67 km |
| Raipanka | North | 3.17 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Nuagam
Nuagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Nuagam is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Nuagam is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nuagam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nuagam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Nuagam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nuagam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Nuagam
Where is Nuagam located?
Nuagam village is located in Padmapur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nuagam?
The Gram Panchayat of Nuagam is Jatili.
What is the pincode of Nuagam?
The pincode of Nuagam is 765025.